Barcode Tattoos

Love them or hate them, barcode tattoos are here to stick around. Developed in the 1950s, barcodes became nearly ubiquitous among factory-made products since they increased industrial efficiency. The series of tight vertical lines with numbers may represent the wearers’ protest against consumer culture.

Barcode tattoos are the ultimate revolt against corporate greed and may even demonstrate how we, the consumers, have become commercial products. Barcode tattoos are recommended for those willing to make a very bold statement with their own body Interestingly, some barcode tattoos can even be scanned to show a secret message.